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The National Privacy Commission (NPC) said it has imposed a ban on the processing of personal data against operators of 26 online lending applications, as part of the agency’s continuing crackdown on online lenders that resort to public shaming of borrowers.

Improving telecommunication services and building technical capacity and skills of the workforce both in the private and public sector will be crucial in the implementation of government projects, according to Socio-economic Planning secretary Ernesto Pernia.

In certain scenarios, the presence of a robot can have a big impact on people’s willingness to give out access to secure buildings.

With the partnership, Google will connect IdeaSpace to top accelerators around the world to leverage their best practices and resources.

Under the MOU, DTI will promote RCBC’s virtual bank-tech app “DiskarTech: Kasosyo sa Asenso” and provide training programs for entrepreneurs.

Phivolcs OIC Renato Solidum Jr. was named DOST undersecretary for scientific and technological services, replacing Carol Yorobe who recently retired from government service.

Automotive industry will become biggest market for 5G IoT in 2023.

In 2019, Asia-Pacific spending on AI systems will be led by the banking industry with 10.7% share of the total, followed by retail with a 10.2% share.

WeWork, the troubled shared workspace provider that has been hogging the headlines recently, has announced that it will be opening two more new locations in Bonifacio Global City this coming November and December.

The construction of the country’s first shared cell tower has commenced in Caoayan, Ilocos Sur.